it sounds like your choke is not operating properly.
the v8 is 14.0 qts
twenty gallons
inside the alternator
No
Driver side
W/ 360 engine,my 1988 GWweighed 4480 lbs.
20 gal
Ford Motorcraft 2 barrel
Dana 44 front and rear
With an AMC 360 V8, it is 5000 pounds
in the middle towards the back. my 88 has a yellow dipstick.
In a 1987 it's under the steering column, to the left. Hope it's the same for the 1988.